Flail vs chain swipe

[htb]

 

[Boy English]

Ill get some pictures on the go once theres some paint on, were still in workshop mode but hopefully be ready for Monday [emoji51]

I have a feeling theres going to be some late nights ahead !!

[Boy English]

One day i may feel the need to modernise but I'm working on the theory that if i keep running old gear at some point i can charge people to watch as some sort of classic working demonstration [emoji23]

[woody paul]

Hope that major has live drive if not you will have fun if you rap chains on swipe around stump, that's a late Wolsey swipe by the look of it .

[woody paul]

Having a closer look at picture it still have height chains  fitted, the skids are worn like a lot for others I have seen easy repaired thou.

When using fit a chain top link so you do not bend rear wheel or even bend it in half.

[Jim T]

Hi 

I have an old wolsely chain swipe and the gearbox has collapsed so in need of a new one, any ideas where I can get one please ?

 

thanks in advance 

[woody paul]

54 minutes ago, Jim T said:

Hi 

I have an old wolsely chain swipe and the gearbox has collapsed so in need of a new one, any ideas where I can get one please ?

 

thanks in advance 

Were are you based, as I know were there's 2 complete swipes in good condition. 

Edited July 22, 2023 by woody paul

[GarethM]

It's probably a Comer gearbox, best having a look for a small metal plate with details of it's ratios.

 

Just as an example 1:1.47 ratio

Comer Type Grass Topper Main Gearbox Clockwise Direction Fleming Abbey Conor

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Edited July 22, 2023 by GarethM

[woody paul]

1 minute ago, GarethM said:

It's probably a Comar gearbox, best having a look for a small metal plate with details of it's ratios.

Think you will find they made there own, are they are not like any other gearbox, 

[GarethM]

You're probably right if it predates both of us combined!.

 

Time for an upgrade, they aren't that expensive new. I loved my UK made KIDD topper before I swapped it for a flail.